SG-S83 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Hi All, Getting a bit desperate now waiting for a 482 visa submitted at the beginning of March (onshore). In short, I am here in Oz with my husband and two children on a student visa (masters) and have since been sponsored by my employer who are a large company (registered sponsor) with their own lawyers & migration agent handling the application. Due to the delays in my 482 being processed I am now approaching a new year of study AND my kids school fees have just been invoiced too (these are waived on the 482)- a total of $24,000 in one hit! Our savings have been severely affected due to my husband losing his job from covid19 cut backs and we've been relying on my part time income for months which means we cannot afford another term of bills of this magnitude. We had really hoped the new visa would be through before the next fees were due as the processing times still sit at 42 - 62 days (we are at 103 days now). We have a bridging visa for the 482 but this doesn't kick in until my current student visa expires next year so that's no help. Additionally, if we were to be able to cobble together the money any university fees paid now would be non-refundable if I wanted to cancel my course once my 482 came through. Any ideas on how we can manage this scenario other than sit and pray the 482 comes through in the next 2 weeks? I haven't seen any movement for skills outside essential/healthcare (My skill is IT based). My employers even submitted a letter for requested urgent processing to immigration (2 weeks ago) as I am required to work on projects installing specialist systems for government departments (the irony!). Thanks in advance. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 There is nothing you can do other than wait. Though I am hoping you really understand what a 482 visa is? For example you mention school fees, and them being waived. Actually a number of states charge 482 holders school fees. Also, you have applied for a visa that when it is granted is still just a temporary visa that could be granted for one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG-S83 Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 Thank you. And yes, we are fully aware of the 482 visa. I have been with my employer in the UK for 4 years and in Australia for 1 year and have spoken to the education authority in VIC about school fees so I know they are not applicable on a work sponsored visa. For us the 482 is better than the student visa (which is also temporary) as my employer intends on sponsoring me for PR after 2 years. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausvisitor Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 2 hours ago, SG-S83 said: Thank you. And yes, we are fully aware of the 482 visa. I have been with my employer in the UK for 4 years and in Australia for 1 year and have spoken to the education authority in VIC about school fees so I know they are not applicable on a work sponsored visa. For us the 482 is better than the student visa (which is also temporary) as my employer intends on sponsoring me for PR after 2 years. S What I don't understand is why if they intend to sponsor you for PR anyway and you were already in the country on the student visa (so no need for the "quicker" 482) why they didn't just start a 186 visa nomination a year ago, you'd most liekly have a PR visa now if they had done that. I'd be wary of "goalpost" shifting here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG-S83 Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Ausvisitor said: What I don't understand is why if they intend to sponsor you for PR anyway and you were already in the country on the student visa (so no need for the "quicker" 482) why they didn't just start a 186 visa nomination a year ago, you'd most liekly have a PR visa now if they had done that. I'd be wary of "goalpost" shifting here... 4 hours ago, SG-S83 said: Thank you. And yes, we are fully aware of the 482 visa. I have been with my employer in the UK for 4 years and in Australia for 1 year and have spoken to the education authority in VIC about school fees so I know they are not applicable on a work sponsored visa. For us the 482 is better than the student visa (which is also temporary) as my employer intends on sponsoring me for PR after 2 years. S I have to a have min 2 years working with them in Oz before I am eligible for a 186. I trust my employer, I'm not sure why that's been picked apart here. People are sponsored all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausvisitor Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, SG-S83 said: I have to a have min 2 years working with them in Oz before I am eligible for a 186. I trust my employer, I'm not sure why that's been picked apart here. People are sponsored all the time. You don't there is a direct entry scheme (visa 186) that allows them to sponsor you without local experience Edited June 22, 2020 by Ausvisitor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 It is not sound pratice to rely entirely on advice from an agent who is reresenting an employer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) 18 hours ago, SG-S83 said: I have to a have min 2 years working with them in Oz before I am eligible for a 186. I trust my employer, I'm not sure why that's been picked apart here. People are sponsored all the time. There may well be some particular circumstances in your case that we're not aware of, but to an outsider, your employer seems to be putting you through an odd and unnecessary rigmarole. Have you considered that even though you trust your employer, they may be getting bad advice from their agent? You are entitled to hire your own agent to do your side of the process - and it's worth noting that most reputable agents, Westly Russell included (who posted here) will give you a free initial consultation. In your shoes, I think I would take that consultation just to have a second opinion that there's no better option. Edited June 23, 2020 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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